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enCan UW's 'Mad Scientist' Help Huskies Break 10-Year Losing Spell Against Oregon?http://kplu.org/post/can-uws-mad-scientist-help-huskies-break-10-year-losing-spell-against-oregon
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/172474741&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>The unranked Washington Huskies take on the No. 9 Oregon Ducks Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks are heavily favored to win, as they have the past 10 years.</p><p>But the Huskies may be able to turn their luck around this year with the help of a man known as “the mad scientist.”Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel19102 at http://kplu.orgCan UW's 'Mad Scientist' Help Huskies Break 10-Year Losing Spell Against Oregon?'Remarkable' Wilson Winning Seahawks Games With Hands, Feethttp://kplu.org/post/remarkable-wilson-winning-seahawks-games-hands-feet
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171397773&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><div><p>The 3-1 Seahawks host the 4-1 Cowboys on Sunday at&nbsp;CenturyLink&nbsp;Field.&nbsp;KPLU&nbsp;sports commentator Art&nbsp;Thiel&nbsp;expects another strong showing from quarterback Russell Wilson, the man who's won the last two games with his hands and his feet.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18959 at http://kplu.org'Remarkable' Wilson Winning Seahawks Games With Hands, FeetNo Playoffs, But Mariners End Season On High Notehttp://kplu.org/post/no-playoffs-mariners-end-season-high-note
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/170372216&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>The Mariners may not have made the playoffs, but they made a lot of fans proud by sweeping the best team in baseball over the weekend. They did it with a stellar showing from Felix Hernandez in the final game of the season. It was a performance that could earn The King another pitching crown.</p><p>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18831 at http://kplu.orgNo Playoffs, But Mariners End Season On High Note4-0 Huskies Prepare For Pac-12 Challenge Against Stanfordhttp://kplu.org/post/4-0-huskies-prepare-pac-12-challenge-against-stanford
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/169333001&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>After four wins in non-conference games, the Pac-12 season begins Saturday for the University of Washington football team. The unranked Huskies take on No. 16 Stanford at home. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it should be a lively matchup.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18732 at http://kplu.org4-0 Huskies Prepare For Pac-12 Challenge Against StanfordSounders' Two-Tiered Success: MLS Leaders And 4-Time U.S. Open Cup Champshttp://kplu.org/post/sounders-two-tiered-success-mls-leaders-and-4-time-us-open-cup-champs
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/168336675&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>The Seattle Sounders won their fourth U.S. Open Cup championship this week. They also have the best record in Major League Soccer right now. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says the Sounders’ success has come despite several distractions.Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18664 at http://kplu.orgSounders' Two-Tiered Success: MLS Leaders And 4-Time U.S. Open Cup ChampsRay Rice Video Last Straw; NFL's Goodell 'Needs To Go'http://kplu.org/post/ray-rice-video-last-straw-nfls-goodell-needs-go
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/167302209&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>NFL commissioner Roger&nbsp;Goodell&nbsp;remains under fire for his handling of the Ray Rice controversy. A lot of people are calling for his resignation, including&nbsp;KPLU&nbsp;sports commentator Art&nbsp;Thiel.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What Did The NFL Know And When?</strong></p>Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18554 at http://kplu.orgRay Rice Video Last Straw; NFL's Goodell 'Needs To Go'Seahawks Dominate Packers In 36-16 Win, Start Season Stronghttp://kplu.org/post/seahawks-dominate-packers-36-16-win-start-season-strong
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166343775&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>The Seahawks start their season with a bang, or should we say a boom. The defending Super Bowl champions trounced the Green Bay Packers Thursday night by a score of 36-16 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.</p><p>The Hawks’ notorious Legion of Boom defense certainly showed its stuff. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says the offense was on fire as well.</p><p>Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18460 at http://kplu.orgSeahawks Dominate Packers In 36-16 Win, Start Season StrongSolid Choices, Big Chances 'Justify' Mariners GM Contract Extensionhttp://kplu.org/post/solid-choices-big-chances-justify-mariners-gm-contract-extension
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/165211835&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>The Mariners have made some solid choices and taken some big chances this year. It all appears to be paying off as they continue to be in the wild card playoff hunt.</p>Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18338 at http://kplu.orgSolid Choices, Big Chances 'Justify' Mariners GM Contract ExtensionLooking Good: Huskies Start 2014 Season With New Coachhttp://kplu.org/post/looking-good-huskies-start-2014-season-new-coach
<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/164327770&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false"></iframe><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The University of Washington football team opens its 2014 season on Aug. 30 in Hawaii.&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The Huskies are coming off a successful, 9-4 season last year, and they have a promising new coach. But they also have a bit of a quarterback controversy, says sports commentator Art </span>Thiel<span style="line-height: 1.5;">.</span></p><p>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18211 at http://kplu.orgLooking Good: Huskies Start 2014 Season With New CoachMariners In The Thick Of Playoff Hunt http://kplu.org/post/mariners-thick-playoff-hunt
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/163170711&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><div><p>The Mariners are in a battle with the Detroit Tigers for the second wild card playoff spot in the American League. The two teams play each other in a big weekend series in Detroit.</p>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18165 at http://kplu.orgMariners In The Thick Of Playoff Hunt Apologies 'Not Enough'; UW's Miles, Ravens' Rice Need To 'Own' Misdeedshttp://kplu.org/post/apologies-not-enough-uws-miles-ravens-rice-need-own-misdeeds
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/162180553&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Two football players recently apologized for incidents that involved violence against women. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel wants more from both the players and the organizations that punished them for their actions.</p><p>"It was the words of the players that bothered me because they never explained why and how, and what they did," Art said. "Until they do that, you can't own it."</p><p>Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel18067 at http://kplu.orgApologies 'Not Enough'; UW's Miles, Ravens' Rice Need To 'Own' MisdeedsMariners Make Down-To-The-Wire Deals For Two Starting Playershttp://kplu.org/post/mariners-make-down-wire-deals-two-starting-players
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/161165070&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel17931 at http://kplu.orgMariners Make Down-To-The-Wire Deals For Two Starting PlayersSeahawks Could Defend Super Bowl Title — If These Things Happen Nowhttp://kplu.org/post/seahawks-could-defend-super-bowl-title-if-these-things-happen-now
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/160146160&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The Seahawks are back at training camp this weekend in Renton. Fans, meanwhile, are looking ahead to the season with a big question on their minds: Can the team defend its championship?</span></p><p>“I think they’re in good position to do it, but it’s really hard,” said KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.</p><p>Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:40:37 +0000Ed Ronco & Art Thiel17864 at http://kplu.orgSeahawks Could Defend Super Bowl Title — If These Things Happen Now'It's About To Be The Greatest Time': 4 Reasons Seattle Fans Should Get Excitedhttp://kplu.org/post/its-about-be-greatest-time-4-reasons-seattle-fans-should-get-excited
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/159161637&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>From Seattle Sounders players shining at the World Cup to four Mariners in the All-Star game, to the Seahawks winning best team in sports at the ESPY Awards, Seattle sports fans have lots of reasons to smile lately.</p><p>And come September, says&nbsp;KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel, those smiles may turn into tears of joy.Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:00:00 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel17793 at http://kplu.org'It's About To Be The Greatest Time': 4 Reasons Seattle Fans Should Get ExcitedThe Mariners Need More Kyle Seagershttp://kplu.org/post/mariners-need-more-kyle-seagers
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158160492&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Major League Baseball’s All-Star game is Tuesday in Minneapolis, with the winning league gaining home-field advantage in the World Series. Three Mariners will play for the American League: All-Star veterans Robinson Cano and Felix Hernandez and first-time All-Star Kyle Seager.</p><p>KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says the Mariners could use more players like Seager&nbsp;— homegrown and hitting the ball.Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:25:04 +0000Kirsten Kendrick & Art Thiel17683 at http://kplu.orgThe Mariners Need More Kyle Seagers